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How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals with Your Girls

How to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals with Your Girls

by Gwen Shapiro (GSNorCal Staff) | Aug 27, 2019 | Building Strong Girls, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources

Whether your Girl Scouts are planning a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award project, organizing a community service trip, or hoping to get into their perfect college, your girls can achieve their dreams with these tips on setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals.

An Ambassador Girl Scout Shares What Inspired Her to Explore the Field of STEM

An Ambassador Girl Scout Shares What Inspired Her to Explore the Field of STEM

by Ashley Dang | Aug 20, 2019 | From The Field, Ideas & Inspiration, STEM

Despite the ever growing demand for STEM professionals, there is still a significant gap between the number of men and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. However, I’m excited that that gap is slowly closing, in part thanks to the work...
How to Host a Bring-a-Friend Meeting

How to Host a Bring-a-Friend Meeting

by Anna Lomas | Aug 13, 2019 | Building Strong Girls, New Troop Leaders, Troop Basics

Whatever your reasons for inviting new girls to your troop, a Bring-a-Friend event will engage your girls’ leadership skills while also promoting friendship and inclusion. Not sure where to begin? Use these 6 bite-sized steps to get you started:

Girl Scout Uniform Essentials for Every Grade Level

Girl Scout Uniform Essentials for Every Grade Level

by Amanda Gee | Aug 6, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Ceremonies & Celebrations, Troop Basics

Girl Scouts uniforms have come a long way since their original 1910s design, but they’ve always been a core part of the Girl Scout identity. Whether you are a veteran Girl Scout leader or a parent with your first Daisy, here’s a breakdown of the Girl Scout uniform essentials to help you gear up your girls.

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